ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Mayor Brianne Zorn
Vice Mayor Debbie McKillop
Councilmember Jay Howard
Councilmember Mark Ross
Councilmember Satinder S. Malhi
DATE: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM – Regular Session
PLACE: Council Chamber, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553; and via Zoom Full details are available via audio/video recording on the City website. Additional documents pertaining to City Council meetings (i.e. written public comment, presentations) can be found on the City website.
REGULAR SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
• Mayor Zorn calls the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
ROLL CALL (00:07:30)
• All Councilmembers were in attendance.
CIVILITY STATEMENT
PRESENTATIONS (00:07:46)
1. Proclamation - Dorrie Langley Appreciation Day
o Proclamation read by Mark Ross; Accepted by Dorrie Langley.
2. Proclamation - Constitution Week
o Proclamation read and presented by CMR Howard.
o Received and acceptance speech by Kathy Neilson on behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
3. Proclamation - National Senior Center Month
o Proclamation read and presented by VM McKillop
o Received and acceptance speech by Senior Citizen Club Board.
4. Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
o Proclamation read and presented by CMR Malhi.
o Received and acceptance speech by Lorena Castillo, PRMCC Commissioner.
5. Presentation - State of the Contra Costa Community College District o Presentation by Mojdeh Mehdizadeh, Contra Costa Community College Chancellor
6. Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month - September 2024 o Award presented to Elegant Hair Designs.
o Received and acceptance speech by Margarita and Jennifer Sandoval.
PUBLIC COMMENT (00:47:00)
• No public comment was made.
CONSENT CALENDAR (00:48:30)
• Consent Calendar Items #1- 5 and #8- through #10.
o Public Comment: None.
o Closing Council Comments: See City Council – Comments/Updates. o Motion by CMR Ross, seconded by CMR Howard, to approve consent calendar items #1- 5 and #8- through #10. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director Amendment - Motion carried; 4 Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, Zorn) and 1 Abstain (McKillop).
• Consent Calendar Item #6, pulled by Mayor Zorn, and Item #7, pulled by CMR Howard. o Staff Comments from CM Chandler, CE Enke and Chief White. o Public Comment: None.
o Closing Council Comments: None.
o Motion by CMR Howard, seconded by VM McKillop, to approve consent calendar items #6-7.
Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn). • Consent Calendar Item #11.
o Heard as Board of Directors of Sanitation District No. 6 o Public Comment: None
o Closing Council Comments: None
o Motion by Board member Ross, seconded by Vice-Chair McKillop, to approve consent calendar item #11. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
1. Motion waiving reading text of all Resolutions and Ordinances.
2. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for August 21, 2024.
3. Motion to approve City Council Action Minutes for September 4, 2024.
4. Motion approving Check Reconciliation Register, dated August 29, 2024
5. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of Terocons Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of the Morello Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Project C2014 (LPPSB1L-5024(029)) in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed $310,278, which amount includes a 20% contingency of $51,713.
6. Adopt the following resolutions:
A. Accepting the bid of DRS Marine Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project C8017 in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed of $2,567,653, which includes a 10% contingency of $233,423; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the California Department of Water Resources to receive $300,000 for the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project C8017; and amending the adopted FY 2024-2025 budget by establishing a $300,000 reimbursable expenditure from the Marina CIP Fund (74) fund balance, transferring $50,000 from the ARPA Fund Balance and $40,000 from the Recreation Donation Fund (110004-4802.5-M3401) to the Marina CIP Fund (7420925-5702), and appropriating a total of $390,000 to the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project (C8017); and
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Fourth Amendment to the existing Consultant Services Agreement with COWI North America (“COWI”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, to provide engineering services during construction for the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project C8017, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $255,885.
7. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the Police Department’s budgeted positions by eliminating one Police Lieutenant (Position Number - 60501) and adding one Police Captain with no impact to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
8. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of Corcus Construction Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director the Webster Drive Hydropneumatic Rank Replacement Project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed of $805,202, which amount includes a 10% contingency of $73,200 and approving the allocation of $715,000 and any accrued interest of Water Bond funds to Project C7050.
9. Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of Enterprise Roofing Service, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any change orders until completion of the City Hall Roof Replacement Project No. C4019 in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, in an amount not to exceed of $634,860, which includes a 10% contingency of $57,714.
10. Adopt a revised and restated Resolution No. 124-24 approving the General Obligation Bond Tax Rate for the 2024-25 property tax roll and directing submittal to Contra Costa County. ***CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 6***
11. Adopt Resolution as constituting the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Sanitation District No. 6, authorizing the City Manager to execute amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement with Woodard & Curran for technical support services for Sanitation District No. 6 increasing the amount by $61,384 for a total of not to exceed amount of $179,849. ***RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARTINEZ*** GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS (01:06:42)
1. Receive presentation from PBF Energy/Martinez Refining Company and hold discussion. • Presenter: Daniel Ingram, Refinery Manager
• Public Comment: Craig Lazzeretti and Heidi Taylor.
• In depth discussion held between City Council, PBF Representatives, and staff.
2. Hold discussion and provide input on design direction for proposed updates to the brick monument entryway signs and new light pole banners throughout the City. • Presenter: CED Bergman and Planning Manager Michael Cass • Public Comment: None.
• In depth discussion held and City Council provided necessary direction requested of staff.
3. Adopt Urgency Ordinance by 4/5th vote, Marking Certain Findings Under Government Code Section 36937(b) and Amending Title 8 (Health and Safety), Chapter 8.26 (Camping in Public Places); Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare); Chapter 9.52 (Consumption and Possession of Alcoholic Beverages); Repealing Chapter 9.56 (Sleeping in Vehicles) and Adding a New Chapter 12.45 (Order to Vacate City Property) to Title 12 (City Real Property) of the Martinez Municipal Code. • Presenter: Chief White
• Public Comment: Kathy Petricca, Noralea Gipner and Craig Lazzeretti. • Closing Council Comments: Mayor requested report back at future Council meeting. • Motion by CMR Malhi, seconded by CMR Howard, to adopt Urgency Ordinance with minor changes as noted by staff. Motion carried; All Ayes (Howard, Ross, Malhi, McKillop, Zorn).
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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CMR – City Council Member | VM – Vice Mayor | CT – City Treasurer | CM – City Manager | ACM – Assistant City Manager | CA – City Attorney | ACC – Assistant City Clerk | CE – City Engineer | CED – Community Economic Development Director | FD – Finance Director CHIEF OF POLICE (04:07:38)
1. Comments/Updates
• Chief White provides updates on a hit-and-run case, POST Commission testimony, and recognized CERT and their recent work.
CITY MANAGER (04:08:29)
1. Comments/Updates
• CM Chandler gives shout-out to staff for launch of new technology; comments on other new technology coming available; announces sustainability awards recently received by the City; announces a staff member’s departure.
• DEI Commission Update
• ACM Sugayan provides update.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS AND/OR AGENCIES
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS (04:20:48)
• Mayor Zorn provides verbal report out for the Alhambra Hills Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
CITY COUNCIL (04:22:19)
1. Comments/Updates
• VM McKillop noted absence at September 4th Council meeting and rescinds vote on Consent Calendar item #3; comments on street closure; remarks upcoming visit from Sister City Mayor; and requests staff support in handling a request from a local organization. • CMR Malhi gives a shout out to City event organizers; remarks on community member accomplishments; and comments on upcoming events.
• Mayor Zorn announces upcoming City events; launch of new program in downtown; remarks on upcoming environmental concerns.
• CMR Ross thanks staff and Council for recent work and support; echoes VM McKillop’s comments on street closure.
• CMR Howard echoes VM McKillop’s comments on street closure; invites the public to an upcoming fundraising event.
ADJOURNMENT
• Mayor Zorn adjourned the meeting at 11:36 PM.
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Kat Galileo, Assistant City Clerk
9/18/2024
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Brianne Zorn
Mayor of the City of Martinez